Jongen in een boom c. 1901s

David Vermeulen made this photograph, Jongen in een boom, with light, patience, and a keen eye. Imagine Vermeulen, squinting in the sunlight, waiting for the perfect moment to capture this boy's arboreal adventure. What was it like to be him? What did he feel, watching this boy? The tones are so soft, a dance of light and shadow. Look at how the light flares through the leaves, obscuring and revealing at once. The branches feel like delicate brushstrokes against the sky. The leaves merge into an impressionistic fog of green and brown. It’s a reminder that art isn't just about what we see, but how we see it. Photography invites you to pause, breathe, and find beauty in the unexpected.